John the Baptist’s voice echoed through the Judean wilderness, sharp as the desert wind. As we mentioned last […]
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The season of Advent is upon us. The church has been decorated, the Advent wreath is lit, and […]
He floated through the storm as the rain beat down on them and the waves crashed into the […]
In true Gen X fashion, my older brother and I were left alone for many hours of the […]
His story is incredible, one we have grown accustomed to hearing, so it no longer shocks us as […]
In 1939, Tolkien, the famous author of The Lord of the Rings, coined the term eucatastrophe. A eucatastrophe […]
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Today, we recall a pivotal moment in the account of the great patriarch Jacob. Jacob’s life up to […]
Every time I read Paul’s letters to Timothy, I find a great amount of comfort and reassurance in […]
All in all, being your pastor is a joy, it really is. I love Sunday mornings. I love […]
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I think many of us have seen, or still often see, the children’s message/children’s sermon during the Divine […]
How could it have come to this? How could he be in such a place? He was truly […]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the […]
Our Lord is known for saying some rather shocking things. They are things that not only surprised the […]
Forty years of wandering in the wilderness have finally brought the people of God to the plains of […]
The temple was full. It was full in Jeremiah’s day, and full when Jesus stepped through its gates. […]
This past week, I was in Chicago as part of a preaching workshop. One of the wonderful things […]
John W. Hoyum Luther’s most jarring words concerning the law are contained in How Christians Should Regard Moses […]
Our text today is a familiar one, not just recognizable to the lifelong and dedicated readers of the […]